Aniplex of America has just announced that the third
Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie -Rebellion- will be available on Blu-ray starting on April 8th. Since
its U.S. Premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood last December, -Rebellion- has played in
theaters in 47 cities across the US and 35 cities in Canada. The demand for the -Rebellion- movie
continues to grow as fans continue to ask for more show times throughout the country. The third movie
from the Madoka Magica franchise was directed by Akiyuki Shimbou and features a brand new story
written by Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus). The Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Rebellion- Blu-ray is a
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- will be imported from Japan and released in North
America in both Collector’s and Standard Edition Blu-rays. Both the Collector’s and Standard Edition
will include the -Rebellion- movie, the theatrical trailer and textless opening. Bonus extras in the
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray include exclusive new cover art on both the Rigid Box and Digipak, a
deluxe booklet and an original soundtrack CD.
Customers who purchase the Collector’s Edition through Aniplex of America’s official retailers will
receive a translation booklet for the deluxe booklet. In addition, for those who purchase the Collector’s
Edition through MadokaMagicaUSA.com, Aniplex of America will also include 3 exclusive clear files
featuring the theatrical poster images while supplies last. Pre-orders for both editions begin today.